Mayor of Kingston, Senator Delroy Williams, says there should be unity in efforts to fight crime, even as he condemns the slaying of 17-year-old student, Mickolle Moulton, a resident of Arnett Gardens. Councillor Williams said ideas and options can contend, but the “best solution” must be reached to “bring this monster under control”. He was addressing the monthly meeting of...

Overhanging trees are often regarded as an enhancement to the beauty, luxury and comfort of homes and business places, both as rich sources of fruits as well providing welcome shading from the sun. However, these extended limbs can become dangerous elements during a storm or hurricane. Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson, projects that the 2017 season...

The St. James Municipal Corporation and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) are strengthening their relationship in the fight against crime. Montego Bay’s Mayor, Councillor Homer Davis, said the entities will be signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in short order, which will guide their working relationship. He said the MoU was one of the decisions coming out of a meeting...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is advising householders and property owners to take advantage of the hurricane ‘graveyard’ period from June to late August, to carry out inspections and repairs ahead of the active phase of the season. The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 each year. Regional Co-ordinator at ODPEM,...

Come August 14, some 2,300 young persons will be employed by the Municipal Corporations to identify shut-ins; and to undertake the auditing of street lights. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says each division in the Corporations across the island will be allocated 10 summer workers for two weeks. “The purpose is to help identify, in...

The Local Governance (Amendment) Act was passed in the House of Representatives on July 18. The Bill will allow for adequate recess period for the Municipal Corporations across the island during the month of August. In piloting the Bill, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said over the years, the Councils usually suspend their monthly meetings...

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is outfitting its sanitation workers with new, professional uniforms through a $20 million allocation from the Government. The smart navy overalls come with neon-green vests, which reflect light, making the workers more visible to motorists when they work at night. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said the uniforms...